The Flock
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The Flock
Here's some pictures of the 1/48th scale aircraft I've been working on lately. These are ones that I worked on the missiles when I was in the Air Force.
More to come
Bill
More to come
Bill
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Re: The Flock
Here's some more, just different angles and a B model F-15 thrown in.
Bill
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Re: The Flock
They look real! Very nice models.
- HammerWihoutASickle
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Re: The Flock
Wait, those are models?
They're not the real thing?
HOW DID YOU ACCOMPLISH THIS?
They're not the real thing?
HOW DID YOU ACCOMPLISH THIS?
Heng Long T-90SM
Heng Long Leopard 2A6
Heng Long Challenger 2 (credit to rctankmodified)
I ask too many questions.
Heng Long Leopard 2A6
Heng Long Challenger 2 (credit to rctankmodified)
I ask too many questions.
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Re: The Flock
Beautiful models, and a terrific achievement A question: if you're manning the remote controls, who's taking those pin sharp pics (with fast shutter speed and telephoto.)?... ...and you'd also need Shiva's arms to manage two models
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Re: The Flock
Yep.
Models.
1/48th scale, to be exact. It was a nice afternoon, so I decided to try and get some pictures against the sky. Took a step ladder out to the side walk and found a spot with fairly few trees and power lines, then set it up. Just placed the stands on top of the ladder, then stood on the sidewalk and used the camera on my phone. I've got it set to a lower resolution, so I didn't even have to resize the pictures to get them to upload to the forum.
I thought that the pictures looked pretty good, but the stands and tree tops just blew the illusion. So, a bit of tinkering around in MS Paint, and "Bob's your uncle"!
Here's a couple of before and after comparison.
The kits did come out pretty good, but I think it's the flying pose that really sets them off. A tank looks best when it's in the dirt and covered with mud, so it stands to reason that a plane just looks better at home, in the air.
Bill
Models.
1/48th scale, to be exact. It was a nice afternoon, so I decided to try and get some pictures against the sky. Took a step ladder out to the side walk and found a spot with fairly few trees and power lines, then set it up. Just placed the stands on top of the ladder, then stood on the sidewalk and used the camera on my phone. I've got it set to a lower resolution, so I didn't even have to resize the pictures to get them to upload to the forum.
I thought that the pictures looked pretty good, but the stands and tree tops just blew the illusion. So, a bit of tinkering around in MS Paint, and "Bob's your uncle"!
Here's a couple of before and after comparison.
The kits did come out pretty good, but I think it's the flying pose that really sets them off. A tank looks best when it's in the dirt and covered with mud, so it stands to reason that a plane just looks better at home, in the air.
Bill
"Yeah, but it's a dry heat!"
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Re: The Flock
You almost had me! Great job photographing your models!
1:16 was my scale. Until 'Konan' came into my life... an Armortek 1:6 Tiger 1!
... Now followed by a Panther G, 'Gunther'!
I'm a happy man.
... Now followed by a Panther G, 'Gunther'!
I'm a happy man.
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Re: The Flock
You completely had me! I was thinking what a great photographer you were getting all those crystal clear shots?? Stunning models, absolutely perfect!
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Panther G
King Tiger
M36 B1
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Re: The Flock
So maybe I should have kept the "how to" to myself?wibblywobbly wrote:You completely had me! I was thinking what a great photographer you were getting all those crystal clear shots?? Stunning models, absolutely perfect!
I did come up with a few new things to try on my next outing. Thanks for all the great comments!
Bill
"Yeah, but it's a dry heat!"
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Re: The Flock
Very nice indeed!
I think the "Six Shooter" is the best looking delta wing design on all time.
Barry
I think the "Six Shooter" is the best looking delta wing design on all time.
Barry
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Leonardo Da Vinci